Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bitmentors Inc. ("we", "us", or "our"), a company incorporated in Canada, operates Story Pod (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and display name
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store credit card details
• User Content: Highlights, bookmarks, favorites, and reading preferences
• Communications: Messages you send to us for support or feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, reading history, time spent on content
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Processing transactions and managing subscriptions
• Personalizing your reading experience
• Sending important notifications about your account
• Analyzing usage to improve our Service
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function properly. These include authentication tokens and session management.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how users interact with our Service. These cookies collect anonymous usage data to help us improve our platform.

4.3 Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use marketing pixels and cookies from third-party advertising platforms to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, MongoDB for data storage)
• Analytics Partners: To understand Service usage (with appropriate data protection measures)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of passwords using industry-standard bcrypt hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data processing
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.